--- title: "The Timeless Podcast Episode 2: The Golden Thread of Fez's Artisan Past" description: Explore Jewish Fez's gold thread craft, history, and transition image: https://timelessfez.com/hubfs/4-fileuse-au-travail-copie.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://timelessfez.com/stories/the-timeless-podcast-episode-2-the-golden-thread-of-fezs-artisan-past#main-content) [![timeless-fez-high-resolution-logo-black](https://timelessfez.com/hs-fs/hubfs/timeless-fez-high-resolution-logo-black.png?width=800&height=600&name=timeless-fez-high-resolution-logo-black.png)](https://www.timelessfez.com/) - [Workshops](https://timelessfez.com/stories/the-timeless-podcast-episode-2-the-golden-thread-of-fezs-artisan-past#products) - [Stories](https://timelessfez.com/stories) - [Our Mission](https://timelessfez.com/stories/the-timeless-podcast-episode-2-the-golden-thread-of-fezs-artisan-past#about) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Workshops](https://timelessfez.com/stories/the-timeless-podcast-episode-2-the-golden-thread-of-fezs-artisan-past#products) - [Stories](https://timelessfez.com/stories) - [Our Mission](https://timelessfez.com/stories/the-timeless-podcast-episode-2-the-golden-thread-of-fezs-artisan-past#about) - [Contact us](https://timelessfez.com/stories/the-timeless-podcast-episode-2-the-golden-thread-of-fezs-artisan-past#contact) [Contact us](https://timelessfez.com/stories/the-timeless-podcast-episode-2-the-golden-thread-of-fezs-artisan-past#contact) Dec 9, 2024 2:33:32 PM # The Timeless Podcast Episode 2: The Golden Thread of Fez's Artisan Past [Timeless Fez](https://timelessfez.com/stories/author/timeless-fez) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://timelessfez.com/stories/the-timeless-podcast-episode-2-the-golden-thread-of-fezs-artisan-past) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://timelessfez.com/stories/the-timeless-podcast-episode-2-the-golden-thread-of-fezs-artisan-past) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://timelessfez.com/stories/the-timeless-podcast-episode-2-the-golden-thread-of-fezs-artisan-past) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://timelessfez.com/stories/the-timeless-podcast-episode-2-the-golden-thread-of-fezs-artisan-past) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://timelessfez.com/stories/the-timeless-podcast-episode-2-the-golden-thread-of-fezs-artisan-past)   ![4-fileuse-au-travail-copie](https://timelessfez.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4-fileuse-au-travail-copie.jpeg?width=337&height=472&name=4-fileuse-au-travail-copie.jpeg)     In this episode, we take a deep dive into the fascinating history of gold thread-making in Fez, inspired by a classic article first published in 1937 by Vicaire and Le Tourneau, and later revisited in 2004 and 2018. This craft wasn’t just about creating luxurious threads; it represented a delicate and complex collaboration between Fez’s Jewish and Muslim communities, showcasing the richness of its cultural heritage. But everything changed with the arrival of European machines. The intricate, hands-on artisanal process—built on multiple steps and skilled teamwork—was swept aside by industrial methods. This shift wasn’t just about technology; it had devastating economic and social consequences, especially for Fez’s Jewish community, who were deeply tied to the craft. The episode wraps up with a thoughtful discussion about the need for regulation to guide industrial transitions. It’s a story of beauty, loss, and resilience, offering timeless lessons about preserving traditions in the face of modernization. If you’re curious about the intersections of history, craftsmanship, and culture, this episode is for you   ### EP2 : The Golden Thread of Fez's Artisan Past The Golden Thread of Fez's Artisan Past 9:26   [Podcast](https://timelessfez.com/stories/tag/podcast) ## Related posts [![](https://timelessfez.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png.png?height=200&name=image-png.png)](https://timelessfez.com/stories/the-sacred-soundscape-of-fez-listening-as-spiritual-practice) [Artisanship](https://timelessfez.com/stories/tag/artisanship), [Fez](https://timelessfez.com/stories/tag/fez) ## [The Sacred Soundscape of Fez: Listening as Spiritual Practice](https://timelessfez.com/stories/the-sacred-soundscape-of-fez-listening-as-spiritual-practice) [Timeless Fez](https://timelessfez.com/stories/author/timeless-fez) Apr 18, 2025 9:57:20 AM Fez is not only a city of walls, gates, and minarets—it is a city of sound. In its densely layered... 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